Gold Rush-Era Sunken Treasure Was Destined for E. Coast Jewelry Stores
For more than 130 years, the sunken steamer known as the Ship of Gold, rested undisturbed in the Atlantic Ocean...
22,892-Carat American Golden Topaz Nearly Perished on Basement Floor
The colossal cushion-cut specimen you see here is the American Golden Topaz, a 22,892-carat Smithsonian resident that's widely recognized as...
Mysterious, Otherworldly Black Diamonds Take Center Stage on Halloween
Hey, it's Halloween, so let's take a deep dive into the curious, otherworldly origins of black diamonds — the spookiest...
Today's Gem Quiz: What Do Sunstones and Bon Ami Cleanser Have in Common?
Here's a fun quiz. What do this beautiful sunstone from the Smithsonian National Gem Collection and Bon Ami's original formula...
Rock Guitarist and LA Rams Super Fan Nita Strauss Earns Championship Ring
Here's the story behind how one of the world's most accomplished female guitarists earned a Super Bowl LVI championship ring....
New Study Takes a Deep Dive Into the Dynamics of Rejected Marriage Proposals
A new study published in the Journal of Family Psychology takes a deep dive into the dynamics of rejected marriage proposals...
407-Carat 'Incomparable' Gets Reshaped and Renamed Before Heading to Auction
The reimagined “Incomparable Diamond," now sporting a classic pear shape and slimmed down to 303.10 carats to reveal a deeper...
Music Friday: MKTO Serenades a Girl Who's 'Shining Like a 5th Avenue Diamond'
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or...
NYC Sanitation Workers Dig Through Piles of Trash to Find Sentimental Ring
A Staten Island woman is singing the praises of New York City's Strongest after a team of sanitation workers went...
Holy Grail of Numismatic Collectors, This 1913 Liberty Nickel Sells for $4.2 Million
Back in 1913, the US Mint introduced a new design for the 5-cent piece that featured a Native American on...
Eight Fancy Blue Diamonds Worth $70MM+ to Highlight Sotheby's Auctions
Eight ultra-rare, fancy blue diamonds ranging in size from 1.22 carats to 11.29 carats and collectively worth more than $70...
Music Friday: Diamonds and Pearls Make a Cameo in Marvin Gaye's 1969 Hit
Welcome to Music Friday when we feature awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title....
Colorado Avalanche 2022 Stanley Cup Rings Boast 731 Gems Weighing 18.50 Carats
Exactly 731 gemstones weighing a total of 18.50 carats are artfully arranged in a breathtaking 14-karat white gold ring that...
Mastercard Survey: Holiday 2022 Shoppers Are 'Ready and Able to Spend'
Despite some signs of a softening economy, US consumers are still in a spending mood as we hurtle toward the...
Famous for His Stained Glass, Louis Tiffany Designed This Opal Necklace in 1929
The finest black opals come from Lightning Ridge, an Aussie mining area that has been yielding top-quality opals since 1903...
Williamson Pink Star Lives Up to Pre-Sale Hype, Fetches $57.7MM and Sets Record
The 11.15-carat Williamson Pink Star lived up to its pre-sale hype at Sotheby's Hong Kong on Friday when — after...
Music Friday: Carole King Gets the Ring in 1964's 'Oh No Not My Baby'
Welcome to Music Friday when we often bring you classic songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title...
Lucapa Celebrates Discovery of 30th 100-Plus-Carat Diamond at Lulo Site in Angola
Lucapa Diamond Company celebrated another milestone when it unveiled a 113-carat, gem-quality, white, Type IIa diamond from its flagship Lulo...
WSU Scientists Surprised When Platinum Tops Gold in Extreme Pressure Test
Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) were stunned when platinum outperformed gold in a test to determine how much pressure...
Watermelon Tourmaline Is the Most Delectable Variety of October's Birthstone
There’s an ancient Egyptian legend that describes how tourmalines got their amazing colors, and it goes something like this... On...
Music Friday: Jason Derulo Dreams of Proposing 'With the Perfect Diamond Ring'
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you sensational songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or...
Super Lucky, 18.18-Carat, Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond Could Sell for $35 Million
A super lucky, 18.18-carat, pear-shaped, fancy vivid pink diamond is expected to fetch between $25 million and $35 million when...
Expert Who Cleaved the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond Was Paid in 'Chippings'
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, much has been written about the British Crown Jewels and the massive diamonds...
Arctic Canadian Diamond Co. Unveils 71-Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Gemstone
Arctic Canadian Diamond Company just announced the recovery of a yellow octahedron diamond weighing an impressive 71.26 carats. The rough...
Music Friday: Sir Elton John Sings, 'It's Like Trying to Find Gold in a Silver Mine'
Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today,...